2 Dirhams - `Ilkhan` Sulayman Type MA, Mardin mint

€140,374.00
IssuerChupanid puppet state of Ilkhanate
Year1340
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Dirhams (1.4)
CurrencyDinar (1256-1388)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.2 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) A#2258
Obverse descriptionThe title of the sultan inside a double octolobe inscribed in a circle. Inside the lobes, the name of the workshop as well as the year of issue in all letters. Presence of infinite knots above the inscriptions `Suleiman` and `Khan` as well as six-pointed stars before and after these inscriptions.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringالسلطان العادل سليمان خان خلد ملكه a) ضرب أميد في سنة إحدى و أربعين و سبعمئة b) ضرب ماردين في سنة إحدى وأربعين وسبعمائة
Reverse descriptionThe beginning of the kalima is written on two lines in a circle decorated with globules and continuing around the perimeter in each field of a projecting quatrefoil inscribed in a circle. The names of the first four caliphs are written between each lobe; there is a grenetis and an infinite knot in the center.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringلا اله الا الله محمد |الامين | لسول | الله إبو بكير | عمر | عثمان | علي
Edge
Mint
Mintage741 (1340)  - a) Amid -
741 (1340)  - b) Mardin -
Catalog ID7678852200
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